Steve fought bravely against the cancer for a year and a half. During this
fight, he spent 68 straight days in an intensive care unit. The family
thought we had lost him several times, but Steve was determined to get out
of the hospital. He battled back and returned home, where he wanted to be.
After his initial hospital stay, he started treatments and rarely
complained even in his final months in hospice care.

His family in Wisconsin is very grateful to his wife, Joan, who never left
his side or gave up hope.

Born in Waukesha, Steve has been a resident of Jacksonville for the past
30 years. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two sisters, Christine Fritz
of Phillips and Susan (Kurt) Pulford of Mineral Point; one brother, Daniel
(Lori) Fritz of Milwaukee; two stepchildren, Ginger (John) Salt and Eric
(Stephanie) Roberts; four grandchildren, Amber, Cory, Kaylee and Connor;
and two nieces, Alisa and Olga.

Steven was predeceased by his parents, Norman and Ruth Fritz of New
Berlin, and his furry pals, Bob and Maggie.

A special thank you to Dr. Horacio Asbun and the Mayo team. Your skill and
compassion gave us another 18 months with him that we otherwise would not
have had.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Community Hospice of
Northeast Florida or the humane society. Please sign the guestbook at http://jacksonville.com.